Steve McBee Sr. expressed his gratitude on Instagram after the sentencing.
Steve McBee Sr. Seeks Support from the Community
Steve McBee Sr. shared his thoughts and gratitude with his followers for the first time following news of his trial and sentencing.
The 52-year-old reality star was sentenced to 24 months in prison and nearly $4 million in restitution for a multi-year crop insurance scam, according to People.
Emotional Message on Instagram
McBee shared a sympathetic text from a friend on his Instagram Stories and wrote that he was touched by the messages.
He said he was truly fortunate to have spent time with so many high-quality young people who shaped him.
Family and “This Too Shall Pass”
Steve expressed daily gratitude for his family and growing extended family, writing, “I count my blessings every day.”
He reassured them, “This too shall pass,” and that his faith remains intact no matter what happens.
Support and Public Comment
A few hours later, McBee publicly reposted Cathy Cardenas’ post, which stated that Steve isn’t always perfect but is “guilty of being too kind.”
The post urged people to pay attention to the pressure being put on family farms and think twice before spreading rumors, according to People.
Summary of the Case and Confession
McBee pleaded guilty in November 2024 to one count of sending false reports to Rain and Hail and underreporting his 2018 corn and soybean crop, resulting in unauthorized profits of $3,158,923, according to People.
Forward Looking and Confidence
McBee wrote that all this doesn’t change his daily life or the direction of his past year, and that great work is and will continue to be done.
He assured that he’s never felt more confident, according to PEOPLE.
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